Lead Food Plant Project Engineer

Vandemoortele; Izegem; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel across Europe up to 30%

Job summary

Vandemoortele seeks a Group Project Engineer to drive end-to-end capital projects across its operations network. You will lead design, scope, schedule and budget while coordinating with operations, quality, maintenance and external partners.

You will standardize engineering solutions, support CAPEX planning, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygienic design standards. English fluency is required, with Dutch/French/Italian a plus, and up to 30% travel across Europe.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in managing greenfield or brownfield projects are essential.
• Experience in food or beverage industries and knowledge of EEM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering of food manufacturing projects (process, utilities, infrastructure).
• Define specifications, equipment selection, layouts, PFDs, basic P&IDs and automation concepts.
• Manage capital projects from feasibility through commissioning and handover, including scope, schedule, budget and risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Vandemoortele seeks a Group Project Engineer to drive end-to-end capital projects across its operations network. You will lead design, scope, schedule and budget while coordinating with operations, quality, maintenance and external partners.

You will standardize engineering solutions, support CAPEX planning, and ensure compliance with food safety and hygienic design standards. English fluency is required, with Dutch/French/Italian a plus, and up to 30% travel across Europe.